Welcome to Malibu & Me, the podcast where new beginnings meet ocean breezes and life in your 50s finally starts to feel like yours. I'm Jen Rouse—mom of two, recent empty nester, and a woman who made the bold decision to leave Park City behind and return home to Malibu to reconnect with my family, my roots, and ultimately, myself. For years, like so many of us, I lived in service to everyone else. I was the chauffeur, the chef, the crisis negotiator, the tutor, the cheerleader, the emotional glue—the one who made it all run. And I wouldn't trad...
Latest episodes
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22 min
Midlife Reset: Tapping Into 'The Four Agreements' with Lauren of Human Design Malibu Part 2
Ep. 60 - Jen, Lauren, and Kimberly conclude their deep-dive conversation on don Miguel Ruiz's life-changing book, The Four Agreements. The episode kicks off with a look at how unde…
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34 min
Midlife Reset: Tapping Into 'The Four Agreements' with Lauren of Malibu Human Design
Ep. 59 - Jen is joined by two of her favorite people: Lauren from Malibu Human Design producer Kimberly Lovi. Jen, having recently attended an incredible workshop with Lauren, knew…
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33 min
Finding Stillness and Sound Healing with Nomi Wells of Calibu Healing
Ep. 58 - Nomi, the founder of Calibu Healing, joins Jen to discuss the transformative power of alternative healing modalities. After navigating her own journey through anxiety, dep…
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44 min
Pickleball Expert Miguel: Find Your Community on the Court
Ep. 57 - Join Jen as she dives headfirst into the world's fastest-growing sport: Pickleball. Returning to Malibu as an empty nester, Jen is embracing the "era of hobbies," and toda…
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24 min
How to Reset Your Nervous System (EFT Tapping for Anxiety & Stress)
Ep. 56 - In this episode of Malibu and Me, Jen welcomes back guest and healer Lauren Tarantino to demystify the practice of Nervous System Regulation. Whether you are navigating th…
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40 min
The Latest LA Obsession: Mahjong
Ep. 55 - Jen sits down with Mahjong expert Carolyn Lertzman to demystify the game that is taking the midlife community by storm in Los Angeles. Whether you've heard the click of th…
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21 min
Emotional Spring Cleaning: 6 Months in Malibu
Ep. 54 - Six months after trading the snowy peaks of Park City for the sun-drenched shores of Malibu, Jen Rouse is finally coming up for air. In this deeply personal episode of Mal…
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17 min
Sephora Sale Picks with MUA Eddy Pixell
Ep. 53 - The Sephora Sale is just around the corner (starting April 10!), and we're helping you prep your cart! In this episode of Malibu and Me, host Jen Rouse is joined by her go…
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43 min
#52. Flavors of Pleasure with Sexologist Camilla Davis
Jen sits down with sexologist Camilla Davis with returning fave Sheri Reiki to explore the intersection of pleasure, healing, and self-discovery. Together, they unpack how shame, c…
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17 min
#51. Pilates, Strength & Starting Over with Christina Mankerian
Jen sits down with Pilates instructor Christina to explore the transformative power of reformer Pilates—both physically and mentally. As part of her midlife wellness journey, Jen s…
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28 min
#50. Somatic Healer Sheri (Reiki) Cardelli Returns
Jen welcomes back healer Sheri Cardelli for a powerful conversation on somatic healing, self-awareness, and stepping into the "wise woman" within. Together, they explore how women…
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54 min
#49. Psychic Medium Shinka on Transitioning Spirits & the Iranian American Identity
Episode #49. Jen sits down with psychic medium Shinka for a conversation that explores the unseen world, the nature of grief, and the spiritual messages that can emerge in times of…
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19 min
In Case You Missed It - Moving Away From Nate! [Replay]
In Case You Missed It - Moving Away From Nate! [Replay] Episode #41: In this episode, Jen and her son Nate discuss the recent changes in their lives, particularly Jen's move to Cal…
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30 min
#48. Finding Spirituality Beyond Religion
Episode #48: In this episode of Malibu and Me, Jen Rouse and her guest Kyra Stevens delve into the exploration of spirituality, personal journeys, and the role of intuition in navi…
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51 min
#47. Overcoming Struggles: A Journey to Self-Worth
Episode #47: In this episode of Malibu and Me, Jen Rouse engages in a heartfelt conversation with Kimberly Lovi and Chantelle Phillips about the theme of worthiness. They explore p…
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41 min
In Case You Missed It - Welcome to Malibu & Me [Replay]
Episode #39: Welcome to Malibu & Me, the podcast where new beginnings meet ocean breezes and life in your 50s finally starts to feel like yours. I'm Jen Rouse—mom of two, recent em…
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44 min
#46. Human Design - What Is It & How to Get YOURS
Episode #46: In this episode of Malibu and Me, host Jen Rouse explores the fascinating world of Human Design with guest Lauren. They discuss how Human Design combines elements of a…
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39 min
#45. Meet Jen's Home Organizer!
Episode #45: In this episode of Malibu and Me, host Jen Rouse discusses her recent move back to Malibu and the challenges of downsizing and organizing her new home. Joined by organ…
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37 min
#44. How Jen's Doing After Loss: An Honest Discussion on Grieving
Episode #44: In this episode of Malibu and Me, Jen Rouse and Kimberly Lovi delve into the complexities of midlife transformation, particularly focusing on grief and loss. They shar…
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42 min
#43. Winter Break Recap: Seychelles & Dubai
Episode #43: In this episode of 'Malibu and Me', Jen Rouse shares her transformative journey of returning to Malibu as an empty nester and embarking on an extraordinary holiday adv…